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Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago

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 Department
 
 
 
 BSD OBG - Research Staff
 
 
 
 
 About The Department
 
 
 
 
 The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has 136 clinical providers providing care at the main hospital in Hyde Park and multiple offsite locations. We have more than 68,000 outpatient visits, 28,000 ultrasound visits, 2,800 deliveries, and 3,300 surgeries per year. Teaching, research, and the highest quality clinical care are top priorities for the Department. The residency and fellowship programs are highly ranked and have a history of training leaders in healthcare. The Department also has a significant research enterprise, engaging in population health studies, as well as research conducted in wet laboratories on tumor biology, fibroid research, and hypertensive diseases in pregnancy.
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 
 The job compiles, documents, analyzes, and reports on moderately complex clinical studies. Provides input to support the administrative and operational decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University.
 
 
 The Clinical Research Coordinator II independently manages and executes moderately complex clinical research studies from start up through close out. This role serves as a central operational lead, ensuring scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and seamless coordination across investigators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams. The Coordinator plans and conducts clinical and non clinical research activities, oversees participant recruitment and study visits, manages data collection and reporting, and supports dissemination of findings through publications and presentations.
 
 
 This position exercises professional judgment in navigating regulatory requirements, financial considerations, and study logistics, while maintaining strict adherence to institutional, state, and federal guidelines. The role contributes directly to advancing research initiatives across the University by ensuring studies are executed efficiently, ethically, and in alignment with sponsor expectations.
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
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 Develop study protocols, CRFs, and other study documents.
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 Working closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) and laboratory team members.
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 Technical proficiency and ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain specialized laboratory machinery.
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 Sample preparation, including collecting, labeling, and processing biological samples for testing.
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 Setting up experiments, running protocols (e.g., cell culturing, DNA extraction, PCR, ELISA, and staining slides and microscopy), and assisting with animal care and study design.
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 Data management, collecting, recording, and analyzing data, often using computerized equipment.
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 Keep detailed documentation of lab notebooks that document every step of an experiment. Lab maintenance, cleaning equipment, managing inventory, and handling hazardous materials.
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 Develop instructional regulatory body (IRB) protocols, amendments and other documents as well as respond to IRB stipulations and requirements.
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 Collect, archive subjects&rsquo; data. Assist in scientific data dissemination. Develop, write, edit, submit and publish scientific manuscripts and present scientific abstracts at national and international conferences.
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 Participate in local and national meetings related to multi center trials and participate in regular phone/skype meetings related to clinical research.
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 Assist in developing and submitting regular progress reports to NIH and other sponsors of clinical research studies.
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 This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
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 Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.
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 Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
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 Analyzes, facilitates and participates in the daily activities of multiple moderately complex clinical trials and performs all aspects of clinical data management, including patient data retrieval, referring MD office records, preparing clinical research charts, subject consenting, subject recruitment, perform and supervise various study visit procedures, and participate in program audits.
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 Prepares program conference lists for multidisciplinary conferences and workshops.
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 Participates in all pharmaceutical site visits. Uses moderate understanding of clinical trials to collect and store patient specimens, radiology scans and reports.
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 Solves a range of straightforward problems relating to the administration of the compliance, financial and other related aspects of a clinical study.
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 Interprets the data needed for insurance submissions. Gathers pre-testing results if obtained at an outside facility.
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 Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.
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 Facilitates and participates in the daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits.
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 Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples with a limited to moderate degree of independence. Contributes to the problem solving on assigned clinical research studies and tasks.
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 Performs other related work as needed.
 
 
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 Education:
 
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
 Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
 
 
 
 
 Work Experience:
 
 
 
 
 Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
 
 
 
 
 Certifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 
 
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 College or university degree in related field.
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 Advanced degree in research or a related field strongly preferred.
 
 
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 Experience:
 
 
 
 
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 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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 Previous clinical trials experience.
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 Previous IRB protocol experience.
 
 
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 Preferred Competencies
 
 
 
 
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 Ability to independently coordinate and manage moderately complex clinical research studies from start up through close out.
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 Knowledge of IRB processes, regulatory requirements, and institutional, state, and federal research policies.
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 Strong data management and analytical skills, including experience with REDCap, Excel, and other research data systems.
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 Understanding of research methodologies and basic laboratory techniques applicable to clinical and non clinical studies.
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 Sound problem solving skills with the ability to exercise professional judgment in resolving study related operational, compliance, and financial issues.
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 Effective collaboration and communication skills when working with investigators, sponsors, multidisciplinary teams, and external partners.
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 Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities.
 
 
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 Working Conditions
 
 
 
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 Work is performed primarily in an outpatient clinical setting with additional responsibilities in a laboratory environment.
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 Requires travel between multiple clinical sites as needed to support study activities.
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 Requires prolonged periods of standing during clinical or study related activities.
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 Requires extended periods of computer use for data entry, documentation, and reporting.
 
 
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 Application Documents
 
 
 
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 Resume (required)
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 Cover Letter (preferred)
 
 
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 When applying, the document(s)
 
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 be uploaded via the
 
 My Experience
 
 page, in the section titled
 
 Application Documents
 
 of the application.
 
 
 
 Job Family
 
 
 
 Research
 
 
 
 Role Impact
 
 
 
 Individual Contributor
 
 
 
 Scheduled
 
 
 Weekly Hours
 
 
 
 40
 
 
 
 
 Drug Test Required
 
 
 
 
 Yes
 
 
 
 
 Health Screen Required
 
 
 
 
 Yes
 
 
 
 
 Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 
 
 
 
 No
 
 
 
 Pay Rate Type
 
 
 
 Salary
 
 
 
 FLSA Status
 
 
 
 Exempt
 
 
 
 Pay Range
 
 
 
 $60,000.00 - $75,000.00
 
 
 The included pay rate or range represents the University&rsquo;s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
 
 
 
 
 Benefits Eligible
 
 
 
 
 Yes
 
 
 The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
 
 
 
 Posting Statement
 
 
 
 The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
 
 
 Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
 
 
 All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
 
 
 The University of Chicago's Annual Security &amp; Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Clinical Research Coordinator II - OBG - Research Staff

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

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 eDiscovery Technician Chicago, IL / Remote / Hybrid / Detroit, MI eDiscovery / Full Time Hybrid / Hybrid eDiscovery Technician Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal CGS is seeking an eDiscovery Technician to join our team supporting the legal organization within a large Federal agency. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve government&rsquo;s most dynamic problems with cutting edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates that are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success: - Log the production in the Agency's eDiscovery Tracking System. - Digest the cover letter (which may be several pages long) and provide a brief description of the production. - If the media received is encrypted and no password is provided, the contractor shall call the producing party to obtain the password. - Determine if the cover letter contains substantive information that would qualify it for loading into Relativity. - Virus scan the production off-network, using multiple virus protection software and other tools. - If issues are detected, the contractor shall follow protocol to either address the issue or reject the production. - Once the production is determined to be &ldquo;clean&rdquo; of viruses, the contractor shall copy the production to the Agency's network. - Follow specific protocol and procedures when handling various types of documents, such as whistleblower, RFPA (Request for Financial Privacy Act), documents received through MOUs (Memorandums of Understanding), International documents, BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) documents, audio files, transcripts, laptops or paper. - Analyze the productions to determine what type of processing is required of them, and which protocol to follow. - Analyze the data to ensure its completeness. - If the data is &ldquo;load ready&rdquo;, inspect it to ensure that all components are present. If incomplete, communicate the issue to the Litigation Support Specialist assigned to that matter. - Monitor for incoming productions arriving via email. - Monitor the Agency's FTP site for productions being delivered via FTP. - Scan and OCR small amounts of paper documents in preparation for loading into Relativity. - If a production contains multiple boxes of paper, the contractor shall coordinate having the documents scanned off-site. Qualifications: - Three years of eDiscovery technical experience in compiling, analyzing, and synthesizing information to support project task requirements. - Bachelor&rsquo;s degree. Three years of additional, directly relevant work experience (over and above the minimum experience requirements for this position) may be substituted for the Bachelor&rsquo;s degree. - Knowledge of information resources. - Excellent analytical capabilities. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure and tight deadlines. - Experience in managing multiple tasks such as those defined in the Duties and Responsibilities above must be demonstrated. - Must be a U.S. Citizen. - Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Ideally, you will also have: - Experience with Government software policies and procedures - Client-facing communication experience - Federal Agency issued security clearance Our Commitment: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client&rsquo;s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we&rsquo;ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we&rsquo;ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. - Health, Dental, and Vision - Life Insurance - 401k - Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) - Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Join our team and become part of government innovation! Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/ For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: Email: #CJ $54,357.33 - $73,770.66 a year We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. apply for this job Contact Government Services, LLC Home Page
 
 
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eDiscovery Technician with Security Clearance

Doctors of Physical Therapy

<div><div>Doctors of Physical Therapy is looking for a Part-Time Patient Care Technician - Physical Therapy. This is a great role for a student looking for health care experience. This position is for our Admiral location.</div> 
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This position will need to have availability in the afternoons and early evenings.</div> 
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Under the close supervision of a Physical Therapist, Technicians are responsible for assisting the therapist with patient care or patient related needs. Light clerical duties required including but not limited to: Scheduling, collecting co-pays, scanning and new patient registration, maintaining overall clinic cleanliness, and preparing treatment areas.</div> 
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Skills and Specifications:</div>
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Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing</li><li>
Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Anatomy</li><li>
Positive attitude</li><li>
Team player</li><li>
Ability to work with all types of people</li><li>
Ability to multi-task</li><li>
Ability to prioritize important tasks is necessary.</li><li>
Maintaining pleasant and professional relationships with patients</li><li>
Reliable</li><li>
Ability to comply with Doctors of Physical Therapy Standards of Operation</li></ul></div>

Patient Care Technician - Physical Therapy

Community First Medical Center

<div>Description:

The HVAC Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance and repairs to the Medical Center&rsquo;s HVAC and refrigeration systems, including associated mechanical equipment and utilities. He/she ensures the uninterrupted, efficient and safe operation of all boilers, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical systems.
Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees:<ul><li>
United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO/HSA Plans, premiums as low as $50.00/full time, $85.00/Part Time</li><li>
Met Life Dental and Vision</li><li>
Paid Time Off (PTO) with annual accruals up to 168 hrs./year</li><li>
Six paid holidays</li><li>
Company Paid Life insurance and Short-term Disability</li><li>
401(k) after 90 days</li><li>
Sick Bank of up to 40 hrs./year</li><li>
Free Parking Garage</li></ul>
Requirements:

Education and/or Experience
Up to three years previous experience in the field of HVAC required and 3+ years preferred
Training and coordination sufficient to handle various specialized tools and equipment
Technical Degree required
Ability to speak and write English to the extent necessary for safe and efficient performance of the job.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
EPA Certification for safe handling of refrigerants required
Certification in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration required
City of Chicago Stationary Engineer&rsquo;s License preferred
Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.</div>

HVAC Technician

J SALON

Job Overview: J Salon is hiring a professional, organized, and client-focused Front Desk Receptionist for our busy nail salon in Chicago&rsquo;s West Loop.Russian language skills are a significant advantage because many members of our team speak Russian. However, strong English communication skills are required for working with clients.Responsibilities<ul><li>Welcome clients and create a professional, friendly salon experience</li><li>Answer phone calls, text messages, emails, and booking inquiries</li><li>Schedule, confirm, reschedule, and cancel appointments</li><li>Explain salon services, pricing, and policies clearly</li><li>Check clients in and out and process payments</li><li>Help clients select the correct service and nail technician</li><li>Rebook clients before they leave</li><li>Communicate appointment changes with nail technicians</li><li>Monitor the salon schedule and help prevent delays</li><li>Maintain a clean and organized front desk and waiting area</li><li>Assist management with basic administrative tasks</li><li>Handle client concerns calmly and professionally</li><li>Follow salon policies consistently</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Strong English communication skills</li><li>Russian language is a big plus</li><li>Previous front desk, receptionist, hospitality, retail, or customer-service experience preferred</li><li>Comfortable using computers, booking systems, email, and text messaging</li><li>Organized and able to manage several tasks at the same time</li><li>Reliable, punctual, and responsible</li><li>Professional appearance and communication style</li><li>Able to remain calm in a busy environment</li><li>Comfortable discussing prices, policies, cancellations, and scheduling issues with clients</li><li>Available to work weekends and salon business hours as needed</li><li>Legally authorized to work in the United States</li></ul>Ideal CandidateYou are attentive, confident, and comfortable communicating with both clients and team members. You understand that the front desk controls the flow of the salon and directly affects the client experience. You follow procedures, notice small details, and take responsibility for your work.Position Details<ul><li>Location: J Salon, West Loop, Chicago</li><li>Position:Part-time and Full-time</li><li>Pay: $19 - $25</li><li>Schedule: Flexible</li><li>Weekend availability: Required</li></ul>How to ApplyPlease submit your resume and include:<ul><li>Your current availability</li><li>Your previous customer-service or front desk experience</li><li>The languages you speak</li><li>Your preferred number of working hours per week</li></ul>Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Referral program</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Front Desk Receptionist — Nail Salon

Abbott

<div>Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You&rsquo;ll also have access to:<ul><li>
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.</li><li>
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.</li><li>
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution</li><li>
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor&rsquo;s degree.</li><li>
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.</li><li>
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.</li></ul>
The Opportunity
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics - Infectious Disease has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sales Specialist, Urgent Care for the Central region.
The Senior Specialist &ndash; Urgent Care will assume regional urgent care market responsibilities, meeting and exceeding assigned territory sales plans for targeted products by leveraging Abbott Rapid Diagnostic&rsquo;s value proposition. The Senior Specialist &ndash; Urgent Care will be responsible to analyze, profile, and develop strategic relationships with targeted urgent care accounts while partnering with distribution channel partners and internal Abbott divisions to prioritize and qualify customers in order to penetrate and close new business opportunities to achieve the financial goals for the business.
The primary responsibility of the Senior Specialist &ndash; Urgent Care is to enable market share growth of assigned products within defined top urgent care accounts. The Senior Specialist&ndash; Urgent Care is an expert in the selling process and will serve as the Abbott Rapid Diagnostic resource for urgent care strategy for distributors and customers, technical service, sales organization(s), marketing and corporate accounts. The Senior Specialist &ndash; Urgent Care will identify additional Abbott products for multiple Abbott Rapid Diagnostic business units. Product focus likely to be adapted and expanded.
What You&rsquo;ll Work On<ul><li>
Develop and execute strategic territory sales plans to drive new business, increase market penetration, and achieve or exceed revenue objectives within the urgent care market.</li><li>
Manage the full sales cycle using a consultative selling approach, including prospecting, presenting solutions, engaging key stakeholders, negotiating contracts, and closing business while leveraging Salesforce.com to track and advance opportunities.</li><li>
Build and maintain strong relationships with executive-level customers, key opinion leaders, distributors, and industry partners to drive customer retention, competitive conversions, and advocacy for Abbott products and solutions.</li><li>
Support distributors and internal sales teams through training, technical expertise, marketing initiatives, and collaborative sales activities to maximize market share and revenue growth.</li><li>
Promote Abbott's portfolio of diagnostic products, software, services, and cross-divisional solutions while identifying opportunities to expand adoption across assigned accounts.</li><li>
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, reimbursement changes, and regulatory requirements to identify growth opportunities and inform business strategy.</li><li>
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, regulatory affairs, product development, technical services, and commercial teams to support customer needs, resolve issues, and ensure successful business execution.</li><li>
Maintain accurate forecasting, reporting, expense management, CRM documentation, and complaint escalation processes while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and quality standards.</li><li>
Represent Abbott at industry conferences, trade shows, distributor meetings, and customer events, with</li></ul>
Required Qualifications<ul><li>
BA/BS in sales, marketing, business management or related coursework</li><li>
Minimum 5 years sales experience with documented history of success.</li><li>
Additional training in laboratory product sales and the diagnostics industry.</li><li>
Demonstrated expertise in price &ndash; value contract negotiations.</li><li>
Thorough understanding of financial dynamics (pricing, profitability, contract management).</li><li>
Ability and flexibility to travel and work with customers throughout the assigned geographical territory ~70-75% both regional and some national to support business objectives and customer engagement.</li><li>
Valid Drivers License</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Experience calling on Urgent Care Centers and distribution channel partners</li></ul><ul><li>Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.</li></ul>
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. 
The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 &ndash; $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.</div>

Senior Sales Specialist - Infectious Disease Diagnostics - Urgent Care -

Northwestern Medicine

<div>Company Description 
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? 
Job Description 
The Patient Care Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization&rsquo;s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Patient Care Technician&rsquo;s primary function is to assist and support the Professional Registered Nurse in all aspects of direct and indirect patient care activities. The Patient Care Technician functions as a member of the unit staff under the direction and supervision of the professional Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Direct Patient Care Activities
<ul><li>Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge process.</li><li>
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight for adults and/or neonates, height, and blood pressure.</li><li>
Measures and records intake and output including output from drains.</li><li>
Applies cardiac monitor/oximetry.</li><li>
Obtains EKG.</li><li>
Adheres to the infant security protocol (accurate assessment of band placement).</li><li>
Performs normal newborn hearing screening.</li><li>
Obtains capillary blood glucose for adults and/or neonates.</li><li>
Performs phlebotomy.</li><li>
Applies Fetal Monitor equipment on pregnant patients.</li><li>
Discontinues heplocks and foley catheters. Administers enemas.</li><li>
Collects specimens (urine, stool, blood and sputum) on adults and/or neonates. Makes rounds of patients and anticipates their needs and observes newborns in the nursery.</li><li>
Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner, especially emergency lights.</li><li>
Distributes fresh drinking water and nourishments to patients. Prepares patients for meals; assists or feeds patients as necessary. Feeds normal newborns as assigned.</li><li>
Provides morning care, bed baths and evening care according to established Nursing Care Procedures. Provides peri-care to appropriate patients.</li><li>
Provides newborn care to the infant including bath, dressing, obtaining foot prints, assistance with feeding (bottle and breast), glucose checks.</li><li>
Makes occupied and unoccupied beds.</li><li>
Ambulates patients and instructs on walker, cane and crutch walking as appropriate for assigned unit.</li><li>
Assists with pre-and post-operative care; positions patients as ordered; applies special equipment for safety; lifts and turns patients with proper and safe body mechanics and available resources.</li><li>
Applies comfort and safety measures (side rails and call lights).</li><li>
Sets up oxygen and suction equipment and other respiratory equipment for adults and/or neonates.</li><li>
Applies dressings to Stage I and Stage II skin breakdown.</li><li>
Prepares patient room for MD or RN assessment, evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Assists with procedures in the normal newborn nursery as directed.</li><li>
Transports patients, equipment and/or supplies during urgent and emergent situations and to front door on discharge.</li><li>
Responds to emergency situations, secures assistance and initiates basic life support.</li><li>
Reports observations and documents appropriately. Promptly notifies RN of any change in patient condition.</li><li>
Performs post-mortem care and transports bodies to the morgue when necessary.</li><li>
Assumes responsibility for the care of patient&rsquo;s prosthetic devices, hearing aides, dentures, eye glasses, etc.</li><li>
Follows established policies, procedures and standards of care in all areas of practice.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li> 
Indirect Patient Care<ul><li>
Maintains a safe and clean environment. Duties may include: maintaining temperature logs on, defrosting, and cleaning refrigerator, straightening linen, cleaning utility rooms, cleaning IV poles, cleaning scale, cleaning and returning equipment to SPD, replacing and disposing of soiled linen bags.</li><li>
Performs duties delegated by the RN to facilitate patient care and the efficient operations of the assigned patient care unit.</li><li>
Collects and inventories patient belongings on admission, transfer and discharge.</li><li>
Completes charges using appropriate documentation.</li><li>
Orders supplies on-line or appropriate requisitions and stocks in appropriate location.</li><li>
Obtains necessary equipment and supplies to facilitate patient care.</li><li>
Assures room readiness for incoming patients.</li><li>
Checks designated equipment for proper functioning.</li><li>
Counts instruments and sterile trays sent and received from SEP as appropriate for assigned unit.</li><li>
Stocks and removes linen from patient rooms.</li><li>
Sets up and breaks down delivery table.</li><li>
Participates in staff meetings.</li><li>
Demonstrates cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, supplies and other resource use.</li><li>
Participates in quality improvement activities.</li><li>
Participates in daily/weekly/monthly QC&rsquo;s.</li><li>
Participates in orientation of new staff.</li><li>
Performs related duties as assigned.</li><li>
Uses established communication channels to resolve work related problems.</li><li>
Understands and consistently demonstrates principles of &ldquo;Patient&rsquo;s First&rdquo; philosophy.</li><li>
Carries out assigned tasks and activities on a shift basis, as delegated by the RN.</li><li>
Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory requirements.</li></ul></li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Required:<ul><li>
CNA Certification or currently enrolled in School of Nursing who has successfully completed basic clinical rotations.</li><li>
CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers).</li><li>
Minimum of 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes.</li><li>
Unit based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.</li><li>
High school diploma required. One year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience preferred.</li><li>
Previous experience in a health care setting preferred with a demonstrated ability to relate to patients, family, nursing and medical staff.</li></ul>
Preferred:<ul><li>
Associates or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree.</li></ul> 

Additional Information<div></div> 
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.</div>

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